Huawei nova 12s vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12s leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 12s has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Huawei nova 12s
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 173g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Huawei nova 12s scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12s is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12s is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12s is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12s is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12s edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Huawei nova 12s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.